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Objective
To correct the functional deformities of crippled limbs of burn victims by surgical procedures
To help them regain their working capacity and near normal life
History
Started in 2010 , always 'FREE' for needy patients
Approx 55/60 surgeries / camp
Previously it was a joint project of 'Operation Smile' + National Burns Centre (NBC) + Rotary Club of Deonar
Surgeons & nurses from various countries + local were involved in the surgeries
Op Smile brought the Equipment , consumables along & introduced a process oriented approach
NBC infrastructure was optimally utilized
Difficulty
This Year SMILE team unable to participate
NBC and Rotary still decided to go ahead with the project
Other Rotary Clubs of the District invited to join Operation Restore to ensure total number of Surgeries covered this year will be 60, same as that of earlier years
Methodology
Screening - for socially & economically challenged section of society & for severity of deformity and patients recovery prognosis. Carried out bi-weekly to reach patients from all over the state
Surgeries - carried out 15-17 per camp where surgeons, anesthetists & nursing staff on voluntary basis
Post operative care - largely provided by NBC staff & Rotarians
Project Cost for 100 patients
Cost of Each Surgery is about US$ 1500
NBC is taking only expenses for medicines and consumables whereas all cost for treatment and hospitalization is underwritten which therefore works out to be $ 400 per surgery
Target is to treat 100 patiets per year, hence project cost is US$ 40,000
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